The Opportunity
This is a full-time, site-based position, requiring a strong onsite presence and the ability to lead construction crews, subcontractors and plant operations in a dynamic civil construction environment. Eire is delivering a $12 Million pump station upgrade, a significant investment in strengthening flood resilience and protecting Lismore’s CBD from localised flooding.
The Site Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily construction activities at the project site. Working closely with the Project Manager and engineering team, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination and supervision of construction activities across the project. You'll play a critical role in ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently, to specification and in accordance with the project programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Site Leadership: Oversee daily construction operations, providing clear direction and leadership to supervisors, construction crews, plant operators and subcontractors.
- Construction Delivery: Coordinate pipeline installation, earthworks, trenching, backfilling and associated civil construction activities in accordance with project specifications.
- Programme & Productivity: Plan and coordinate daily and weekly works, monitor progress against programme milestones and proactively address construction delays or constraints.
- Resource Management: Coordinate labour, plant, equipment, materials and subcontractors to maximise productivity and minimise downtime.
- Safety Leadership: Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership, pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, site inspections and proactive hazard management.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, inspection and test plans and relevant construction standards.
- Site Coordination: Manage site access, construction staging, material deliveries, permits and the establishment and maintenance of site facilities.
- Problem Solving: Identify and resolve construction challenges, working collaboratively with the Project Manager and engineering team to maintain progress.
- Cost Awareness: Monitor labour hours, plant utilisation, material usage and subcontractor performance to support efficient project delivery.
- Reporting: Maintain accurate daily site records, progress reports, resource allocation records and other required project documentation.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain effective communication with project personnel, subcontractors, suppliers and relevant stakeholders throughout construction.
About You
We're looking for a practical, experienced Site Manager who understands civil construction, leads by example and knows how to get the best out of their team.
Ideally, you'll bring:
- 5–7+ years' experience in civil construction supervision or site management, preferably on major infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience delivering water pipelines, pressure mains, bulk earthworks or similar civil infrastructure projects.
- Strong technical understanding of pipeline construction methodologies, trenching, pipe installation, backfilling, testing and associated civil works.
- Proven ability to coordinate multiple crews, subcontractors, plant and resources across an active construction site.
- Experience managing construction programmes, site productivity and daily work planning.
- Strong knowledge of WHS requirements, environmental controls, quality assurance and construction compliance.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
- Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain progress in a busy construction environment.
- Relevant construction qualifications, supervisory experience and applicable site competencies.
- Availability to work onsite in the Luddenham area / surrounding suburbs!
- Most importantly, you'll be a proactive leader who takes ownership, holds high standards and is committed to delivering safe, quality outcomes.
- Defense experience - Highly Desirable
Ready to Lead on Site?
If you're an experienced civil construction Site Manager with a strong background in pipeline infrastructure and a passion for delivering quality projects, we'd love to hear from you.
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Site Supervisor in Lismore employer: Eire Constructions
EIRE Constructions is an exceptional employer, deeply rooted in the community since 1975, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises safety and employee development. As a Site Supervisor, you will benefit from ongoing training opportunities, a commitment to innovative civil infrastructure solutions, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on local communities through your work in water treatment and transport infrastructure projects.
